Days in Łódź are currently getting shorter, about 28 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Łódź
Łódź is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 51.7706° N, 19.4740° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,763 km (3,581 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,256 km (2,645 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,782 km (9,806 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,341 km (833 mi) east
Łódź lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Łódź
The point on Earth exactly opposite Łódź is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Łódź, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Łódź
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Łódź
Łódź is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Łódź is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Łódź
In Łódź, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 41m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 7h 47m, a difference of roughly 8h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Łódź's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Łódź at 51.77° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Łódź
With a population of 645,693, Łódź ranks as the 4th most populous city in Poland, out of 363 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Łódź
Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport (LCJ / EPLL) is a major international airport serving Łódź directly.
Current local time at the airport is 02:31:49.
Daylight saving time changes in Łódź
Łódź uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Warsaw. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Łódź
Business hours in Łódź (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Łódź
Compare time in Łódź with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Łódź
Official national holiday observed in Poland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Łódź in?
Łódź follows the Europe/Warsaw time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Łódź at UTC+2.
What time is it in Łódź right now?
The current local time in Łódź is 02:31:49 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Łódź observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Łódź is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Łódź?
Łódź is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Łódź?
Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport (LCJ) is the airport serving Łódź. The current local time at the airport is 02:31:49.
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